The City of Beaumont is growing and evolving, and our Public Works team plays a critical role in supporting the infrastructure and services that keep our community running smoothly everyday! Our team is highly collaborative, professional, fun, and passionate about supporting the vision of a growing, vibrant, and spirited community. Beaumont’s location within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, provides a variety of rewarding challenges and the opportunity to apply forward-thinking concepts to advance Beaumont’s vision.
The Water & Wastewater team is looking for an Operator who will be responsible for operating and maintaining the municipal water facilities, wastewater collection system, and drainage facilities. The person we’re looking for is service focused, has excellent communication skills, and always has safety top-of-mind.
What You’re RESPONSIBLE for:
- Maintain Alberta Environment certification, keeping accurate and detailed records
- Maintain and operate water distribution systems, including pump houses
- Inspect residential and commercial water and sewer systems, addressing any water concerns and complaints
- Assist in subdivision and infrastructure inspections
- Sanitary sewer and storm water sampling and testing
- Maintain and monitor outflows and the operation of storm water lift stations
- Deliver exceptional customer service to residents
- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
- Support and assist other service areas when needed
- Other duties as assigned
What YOU Bring:
- Certified Water and Wastewater Technician (NAIT graduate or equivalent)
- Minimum Level II Wastewater Collection Certificate & Level II Water Distribution Certificate. If there are no qualified candidates possessing Level 2 certifications, applicants with Level 1 certifications may be considered at a lower level.
- 5 years’ experience in a municipal background pertaining to infrastructure including water and sewer
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable safety related legislation, regulations, guidelines, standards and best practices
- Other applicable training: Confined Space Certificate, H2S Alive Certificate, Standard Level C First Aid and CPR, and WHMIS
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Experience with Cityworks or other service request tracking software is considered an asset
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, technical abilities, and problem-solving skills
As the successful candidate you will have the ability to:
- Meet the shift requirements; shifts rotate seven days a week and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. This position also requires participation in an on-call list and on-call rotation
- Meet the physical requirements, including lifting heavy equipment and materials up to 23 kilograms (50 lbs.), adhering to long periods of standing and sitting, working in all weather conditions, etc.
- Provide a clean criminal record check
- Provide a driver’s abstract that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour
- Adhere to all safety standards and promote the organization’s health and safety program
- Keep detailed, accurate records in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Work and communicate effectively with the Operations team, management, other city departments, and residents
What WE Offer:
- A salary range of $66,060.80 – $86,216.00 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
- Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
- Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
- Enrolment in Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- 40-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
- And an amazing team to work with!!
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 2026.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, careers@beaumont.ab.ca
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.
The personal information you provide in your job application is collected for the purpose of determining your eligibility for employment with the City of Beaumont, including the recruitment, selection and onboarding of successful applicants. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Human Resources department at careers@beaumont.ab.ca.
